US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were ensconced in a private meeting at the Hyderabad House in the Capital on Monday, the third day of the US President's visit. Later, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna joined the two leaders. PICS: Day 1 |Day 2 | WATCH VIDEO

On terrorism, observers say, India wants a mention of Pakistan in the joint statement as a hotbed of terror. The US in turn wants a firm commitment from India on market access for US companies. India is also likely to push for the mention of the role of China in the region and the Indo-US co-operation in this regard.

Further, the US has announced its willingness to push for India's membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group. Discussions between the PM and Obama could also take in this topic.

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